SR0314 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Karlen Cooney of Woodstock, who passed away on February 27, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Karlen Cooney was born in Woodstock to James M. and Olive (Shockey) Hecht on June 30, 1917; she married James H. Cooney on September 21, 1946; and

WHEREAS, Karlen Cooney took great pride in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; she supported her family's activities and pursuits and the campaigns of her husband, who served as Woodstock Mayor and McHenry County Circuit Judge; and

WHEREAS, Karlen Cooney was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; and her brothers, Irwin and Raphael Hecht; and

WHEREAS, Karlen Cooney is survived by her children, Melissa Cooney, Kent Cooney, and Andrea (Robert) Cusick; her grandchildren, Brandy (Brian) Coakley, Jordan (Nick) Reget, J. Colman Cooney (Emily McGufficke), Alexe Cooney, Laura Cusick, and Kerry Cusick; her five great-grandchildren, Bailey Coakley, Megan Coakley, August Reget, Olive Reget, and Frances Cooney; her nephews, James P. and Dr. Robert Hecht; her brother-in-law, Thomas (Jane) Cooney; and her favorite former daughter-in-law, Deah Cooney; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Karlen Cooney, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Karlen Cooney as an expression of our deepest sympathy.